Holiday Hits
The holiday hit that begins with the lyrics, "You better watch out, you better not cry".
What is Santa Claus is Coming to Town?
The real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film "Miracle on 34th Street".
What is Macy's?
This Jewish holiday, celebrated for eight days and nights, celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, often with the lighting of the menorah.
What is Hanukkah?
This holiday figure brings The Elf on the Shelf to life by sending them on special missions to check on children during the Christmas season.
Who is Santa Claus?
This holiday drink made with red wine, sugar, and spices is often served at Christmas gatherings in the U.S., especially in colder regions.
What is Mulled Wine?
The popular x-mas song originally written for Thanksgiving.
What is Jingle Bells?
This 1983 film follows a young boy who receives a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, despite warnings that he’ll shoot his eye out.
What is A Christmas Story?
This is the name of the holiday that celebrates African heritage, culture, and values, created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.
What is Kwanzaa?
This character is a miserly old man who learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by three ghosts in Charles Dickens' novella, A Christmas Carol.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
This dessert, typically made from chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, is often served as a holiday treat during Christmas in the U.S.
What are Buckeyes?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
In Home Alone, the McCallister family is preparing to leave for this European city when they accidentally leave Kevin behind.
What is Paris?
In Poland, children leave this item out for Saint Nicholas to fill with sweets and small toys.
What is a shoe?
In The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann, this character is the little girl who is given the Nutcracker doll and embarks on an adventure in a magical world.
Who is Clara?
This sweet New England holiday treat, made from molasses, corn syrup, and spices, is often enjoyed during Christmas and has been a tradition since colonial times.
What are Gingerbread cookies?
Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was released in this year.
What is 1994?
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold receives a gift from his boss, Mr. Shirley.
What is a one-year subscription to the Jelly of the Month Club?
In Norway, families hide this item on Christmas Eve to prevent it from being stolen by evil spirits.
What is the broom?
In the 2000 live-action movie, the Grinch’s backstory reveals that he had a crush on this Whoville character when he was a child.
Who is Martha May Whovier?
This traditional New Orleans holiday breakfast is a sweet fried dough pastry, covered with powdered sugar and served at Mardi Gras and Christmas time.
What are Beignets?
This Bing Crosby song, originally from the 1942 film Holiday Inn, has become one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time.
What is "White Christmas"?
In The Santa Clause 2, Judy the Elf reveals it took her this many years to make the perfect cup of hot cocoa.
What is 2,000 years?
In Japan, it’s a popular tradition to eat this American fast-food item on Christmas Day, thanks to a successful marketing campaign by the company in the 1970s.
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
Buddy befriends this character at Gimbels, who works in the department store and is a fan of his Christmas spirit.
Who is Francine?
On Christmas Eve, Germans often celebrate with this type of meal, which includes a variety of fish dishes and is part of a tradition known as Heiligabend.
What is The Feast of the Seven Fishes?